How To Fix QA246 - Check the Customizing table for inspection type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Check the Customizing table for inspection type &

What causes this issue?

You want to perform inspections using material specifications only.
When the system creates an inspection lot, it generates a dummy
operation (with a description and control key) for results recording.
For this reason, a control key must be maintained in Customizing for
the inspection type.
You should also maintain an operation text and operation number. If
this data is not stored in Customizing, the system defines this data in
the program.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the customizing table is maintained accordingly.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA246 - Check the Customizing table for inspection type & ?

  The SAP error message QA246, which states "Check the Customizing table for inspection type &," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an issue related to the configuration of inspection types in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the specified inspection type, which is essential for processing quality inspections.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The inspection type specified in the error message is not configured in the Customizing tables.
  Incorrect Inspection Type: The inspection type may have been incorrectly entered or does not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the configuration for the specified inspection type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Types.
  Verify that the inspection type in question is correctly defined and configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Inspection Type:
  
  If the inspection type does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, make the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify the inspection type settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring inspection types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO - Access the Customizing Implementation Guide.
  QA01 - Create Inspection Lot.
  QA02 - Change Inspection Lot.
  QA03 - Display Inspection Lot.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to inspection types or the QA246 error.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the overall configuration of the Quality Management module, as it may provide insights into how inspection types interact with other components.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.